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Tuesday, May 12th,
Victory Heights/Lake City
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qK3WpwubsV1kz2am6
We’ll set out to explore Victory Heights, a north-end neighborhood that feels both tucked away and deeply rooted in Seattle’s history. Our starting point is Virgil Flaim Park, a small but lively community hub. From there, our route cuts east-to-west in short stretches, but stretches long in a north-south line — a path that looks, on the map, as if it were snipped with pinking shears. This zig-zag route will take us up and down more than a few hills, so sturdy walking shoes are a must.
At the heart of this neighborhood lies the Kingfisher Natural Area, a ravine of dense greenery that feels like a time capsule. Step inside, and it’s easy to imagine what Seattle looked like centuries ago, when only the Coast Salish peoples lived here. The quiet creek, moss-draped trees, and bird calls create a sudden, dramatic contrast to the surrounding streets. This natural corridor cuts Victory Heights in two, and walking it gives us a glimpse into Seattle’s wild past, hidden in plain sight.
The residential streets surrounding the ravine speak to the neighborhood’s origins. Being north of 95th Street, Victory Heights and Lake City were once the suburbs — outside the Seattle city limits at the time of their early development. Modest homes, mature trees, and occasional steep slopes remind us of that era when families moved north for space and affordability. Today, the broader Lake City area is one of Seattle’s most diverse communities, full of grit and character, but our route focuses on the softer, quieter side in Victory Heights.
After completing our loop back to Virgil Flaim Park, we’ll drive a short distance to Kaffeeklatsch Seattle, a cozy German bakery beloved by locals. With coffee, strudel, and conversation to close out the morning, we’ll celebrate a trek that blended hills, history, and hidden natural wonder. Victory Heights is a reminder that even in Seattle’s more suburban-feeling corners, you can find both wild ravines and stories that connect the present to the past.
See you all at Virgil Flaim Park, along the Southside, at 9:30 am
Sorry, no doggies are allowed at any Tenderfoot Adventures events as per our insurance policy. We all love our fur babies, and I am sure that yours is amazing as well, but alas, there are no doggies allowed at any of our events.
If you have been with us for three or more events and would like to receive our weekly newsletter, which provides weekly insights into our events, exclusive invites to events that are not posted on meetup or our website, and access to offers from our brand collaborations, please contact me at [tenderfootadventure@gmail.com](mailto:tenderfootadventure@gmail.com)
You can also check out our website at www.tenderfootadventures.net for a full overview of who we are and what we do.
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Tuesday, May 12th,
Victory Heights/Lake City
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qK3WpwubsV1kz2am6
We’ll set out to explore Victory Heights, a north-end neighborhood that feels both tucked away and deeply rooted in Seattle’s history. Our starting point is Virgil Flaim Park, a small but lively community hub. From there, our route cuts east-to-west in short stretches, but stretches long in a north-south line — a path that looks, on the map, as if it were snipped with pinking shears. This zig-zag route will take us up and down more than a few hills, so sturdy walking shoes are a must.
At the heart of this neighborhood lies the Kingfisher Natural Area, a ravine of dense greenery that feels like a time capsule. Step inside, and it’s easy to imagine what Seattle looked like centuries ago, when only the Coast Salish peoples lived here. The quiet creek, moss-draped trees, and bird calls create a sudden, dramatic contrast to the surrounding streets. This natural corridor cuts Victory Heights in two, and walking it gives us a glimpse into Seattle’s wild past, hidden in plain sight.
The residential streets surrounding the ravine speak to the neighborhood’s origins. Being north of 95th Street, Victory Heights and Lake City were once the suburbs — outside the Seattle city limits at the time of their early development. Modest homes, mature trees, and occasional steep slopes remind us of that era when families moved north for space and affordability. Today, the broader Lake City area is one of Seattle’s most diverse communities, full of grit and character, but our route focuses on the softer, quieter side in Victory Heights.
After completing our loop back to Virgil Flaim Park, we’ll drive a short distance to Kaffeeklatsch Seattle, a cozy German bakery beloved by locals. With coffee, strudel, and conversation to close out the morning, we’ll celebrate a trek that blended hills, history, and hidden natural wonder. Victory Heights is a reminder that even in Seattle’s more suburban-feeling corners, you can find both wild ravines and stories that connect the present to the past.
See you all at Virgil Flaim Park, along the Southside, at 9:30 am
Sorry, no doggies are allowed at any Tenderfoot Adventures events as per our insurance policy. We all love our fur babies, and I am sure that yours is amazing as well, but alas, there are no doggies allowed at any of our events.
If you have been with us for three or more events and would like to receive our weekly newsletter, which provides weekly insights into our events, exclusive invites to events that are not posted on meetup or our website, and access to offers from our brand collaborations, please contact me at [tenderfootadventure@gmail.com](mailto:tenderfootadventure@gmail.com)
You can also check out our website at www.tenderfootadventures.net for a full overview of who we are and what we do.
You can also find us on
Instagram: @tenderfootadventure
Facebook: Tenderfoot Adventures
Pinterest: Tenderfoot Adventures